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How Long Is Too Long? Setting Retention Periods for HR Records

ByPrivacyiQ

Unsure how long to keep HR records under UK GDPR? Here’s a breakdown for hiring managers and compliance teams. HR records often sit in systems long after employees leave — exposing firms to unnecessary GDPR risk. UK GDPR requires that personal data be retained only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected….

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Are You Holding Employee Data Too Long? UK GDPR Says Think Again

ByPrivacyiQ

Professional services firms often retain employee data longer than necessary. Here’s what UK GDPR requires and how to mitigate risk. Employee data is a compliance blind spot for many professional services firms. From CVs and appraisal notes to disciplinary records, HR systems often store personal data far beyond its useful life — and well beyond…